HomeMy WebLinkAbout261.Yount, G. 4-14_JeffCo Shoreline Master Program Written Testimony
Michelle McConnell
From:George Yount [gyount@olypen.com]
Sent:Wednesday, April 14, 2010 1:46 PM
To:Stewart, Jeff R. (ECY); Stewart, Jeff R. (ECY)
Subject:Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program Written Testimony
Attachments:SMP Testimony to DOE on 4142010.doc
Categories:LASMP Public Comment
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Mr. Stesart,
Attached is my written testimomy regarding the Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program. In case you are
unable to down load it, I have also put it th the body of the the e-mail.
I look forward to seeing you at the April 20th hearing at Fort Worden
Respectfully,
George Yount
George B. Yount
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717-25 Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Mr. Jeffree Stewart, Regional Planner
Washington State Department of Ecology
P O Box 47775
Olympia WA 98504
RE: The Locally Approved Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program
I support the locally approved Shoreline Master Program adopted by the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners.
The citizens of Jefferson County value the richness of our natural environment and recognize the economic services
Puget Sound’s eco systems provide us. The interface between land and water belongs to all the citizens of the state,
and the revised Shoreline Master Program guides us through policy and regulations to enable us to continue to be
good stewards of Jefferson County’s shorelines.
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The State Legislature, the Department of Ecology, the Department of Community Development, and the Jefferson
County Board of Commissioners are to be commended for providing the tools and mechanisms to enable the citizens
of Jefferson County to play an intimate part in the development of this revision. Never before in the history of land
use planning have we experienced such detailed outreach efforts to engage land owners and citizens. There were
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multiple mailings to property owners; workshops and presentations held throughout the county, and multiple public
hearings. The Board of County Commissioners, in the final deliberations, carefully and thoughtfully went through
all the oral and written testimony and modified or added elements that were suggested by our citizens.
I appreciate how the best available science was used in support of designating and regulating shoreline activities and
development. The science utilized by the Technical Advisory Committee, the DCD, and the Planning Commission
grounds the policies and uses in recognizing and understanding the cause and effect relationship of these uses and
activities.
I support the 150 foot buffers within the Conservancy and Natural designated areas. I also support the fact that this
a default buffer, and that there are provisions within the program that enables property owners to work with the
Department of Community Development in crafting different buffers based on site specific conditions. I support
buffer adjustments are based on the concept of no net loss to the shoreline’s functions and values.
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I urge you to approve the Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program as it is written. It is the citizens of
Jefferson County’s contract with the citizens of the state. We will continue to develop our shorelines in a sensitive
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manner that consciously preserves and protects our natural systems functions and values.
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Sincerely,
George B. Yount
360-385-0456
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George B. Yount
th
717-25 Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Mr. Jeffree Stewart, Regional Planner
Washington State Department of Ecology
P O Box 47775
Olympia WA 98504
RE: The Locally Approved Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program
I support the locally approved Shoreline Master Program adopted by the Jefferson County
Board of Commissioners.
The citizens of Jefferson County value the richness of our natural environment and recognize
the economic services Puget Sound’s eco systems provide us. The interface between land
and water belongs to all the citizens of the state, and the revised Shoreline Master Program
guides us through policy and regulations to enable us to continue to be good stewards of
Jefferson County’s shorelines.
The State Legislature, the Department of Ecology, the Department of Community
Development, and the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners are to be commended for
providing the tools and mechanisms to enable the citizens of Jefferson County to play an
intimate part in the development of this revision. Never before in the history of land use
planning have we experienced such detailed outreach efforts to engage land owners and
citizens. There were multiple mailings to property owners; workshops and presentations held
throughout the county, and multiple public hearings. The Board of County Commissioners, in
the final deliberations, carefully and thoughtfully went through all the oral and written testimony
and modified or added elements that were suggested by our citizens.
I appreciate how the best available science was used in support of designating and regulating
shoreline activities and development. The science utilized by the Technical Advisory
Committee, the DCD, and the Planning Commission grounds the policies and uses in
recognizing and understanding the cause and effect relationship of these uses and activities.
I support the 150 foot buffers within the Conservancy and Natural designated areas. I also
support the fact that this a default buffer, and that there are provisions within the program that
enables property owners to work with the Department of Community Development in crafting
different buffers based on site specific conditions. I support buffer adjustments are based on
the concept of no net loss to the shoreline’s functions and values.
I urge you to approve the Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program as it is written. It is the
citizens of Jefferson County’s contract with the citizens of the state. We will continue to
develop our shorelines in a sensitive manner that consciously preserves and protects our
natural systems functions and values.
Sincerely,
George B. Yount
360-385-0456